Hoc Scripsi explained, well mostly…

by jhon baker

The number one unanswered question of this nearly virgin year and the whore year of 2010: What is “Hoc Scripsi”, what does it mean?easy – it’s Latin and simply means – “I wrote this”. I’ve thought about my next collection being titled this way. I had thought about using “Hoc poema condidi” which means – I wrote this poem, however, it seemed too much even for me; if not too specific. My reasons for using it are unverifiable – so I’ll keep those to myself.

Before anyone begins to think that I speak Latin I have to admit that as where I am familiar with Latin to a degree that would make my English teachers very proud, I was not able to come up with the translations on my own. For this I had to rely on a friend of mine, Noah Blan, whom I know through my wife and is a wonderfully studied man. I don’t think he needed to refer to anything other than his brain for the translations, a talent I can only wish I possessed.

Today, I am tired. Not sleeping well as is part of my malady. As I am trying to postpone a nap until the opportune time to best leverage my tiredness, this means it must be put off until late tonight or I may not sleep, even if I close my eyes.but I’m jumpy.

6 Comments to “Hoc Scripsi explained, well mostly…”

i love latin — i suppose i wouldn't if i'd been forced to learn it in school — but i think of it as the ultimate decoder language…if that makes any sense whatsoever…lol. what i did learn of it was pertaining to medical terminology and in that regard, once you know some key elements, you can unlock mostly everything….or at least make a good guess.

I did not look it up, and instead came to see if you defined it for us. Thank you for doing so. When I see/hear Latin it makes me wish I'd been raised a little Catholic girl in a convent. Of course, I would not have stayed past puberty but I'd have a grasp of the language!